Moving to Aubonne is not like moving on the plain: the small town sits perched above La Côte, surrounded by vineyards, and getting to it takes a little forward planning. Whether you are leaving a flat, a house in the old town or a villa, it is best to arrange the lorry, the carrying and the paperwork in advance. Simply describe your project online and professional removal companies from the area, used to this kind of terrain, will send you a free quote.
Aubonne, a small town between old centre and vineyards
Aubonne lies in the district of Nyon, on the heights of La Côte. The landscape is shaped by the surrounding vines and by the Arboretum national du Vallon de l’Aubonne, one of the places the commune is known for. When you move, this relief matters as much as the address itself.
You will find a variety of homes here: apartment blocks and rental flats, houses in the old town, and villas and detached houses on the outskirts, next to the vines. Each type of home raises its own questions: narrow staircases and short landings in older buildings, access by a track or slope for isolated houses, shared parking for more recent blocks.
Families, tenants, students and small businesses arriving in or leaving the commune therefore have every reason to describe their home precisely when requesting a quote. The better the access is explained, the closer the quote will be to the reality on moving day.
Access, parking and floors: what to plan for in Aubonne
In a small hilltop town, the first question is the lorry. The streets of an old town can be narrow and sometimes steep, and a large vehicle cannot always get close to the door. The mover may then use a smaller lorry, make several trips or lengthen the carrying distance, which affects how long the job takes.
Floors and staircases matter just as much. In an old-town house, a winding staircase or a narrow passage can stop a sofa or a whole wardrobe getting through; it is best to mention this when you make your request. When carrying becomes too complicated, a furniture lift allows items to go through the façade or the balcony, if the location allows.
Parking also deserves its own step. Occupying the public road with a removal lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior permission from the commune or the police: find out a few days or weeks before the date. The guide to the parking permit for moving day explains how to go about it. On the heights of La Côte, also think about snow in winter: an icy or snowy road can slow access and change how the day is organised.
When to move to Aubonne: lease dates and seasons
A tenant can terminate a lease by giving three months’ notice for the date set by local custom or, failing that, for the end of a three-month lease period (art. 266c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, CO), unless the contract provides for longer. Customary dates vary by canton and commune: the safest course is to reread your lease and check the local custom. The guide to moving dates in Switzerland can help you make sense of it.
Notice must be given in writing (art. 266l CO). For the family home, termination by a married tenant or one in a registered partnership requires the express consent of the spouse or partner (art. 266m and 266n CO). If you have to leave before the lease ends, you can be released by proposing a replacement tenant who is solvent and willing to take over the lease on the same terms (art. 264 CO).
Around the customary dates, movers are in high demand: booking early gives you more choice of dates. As for the seasons, winter can bring snow on the heights, and fine summer days bring heat for the crews and the boxes alike; moving outside the peak period, when possible, is often easier to organise.
Paperwork in Aubonne: registration, lease and move-out inspection
Every move must be reported to the residents’ registration office (contrôle des habitants): departure in the old commune, arrival in the new one, within the time limit set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online via eDéménagement (eUmzugCH). At the same time, remember to give your new address to your employer, your insurer, your bank and the services you use.
For your current home, plan for the move-out inspection (état des lieux) and the return of the keys. The rental deposit may not exceed three months’ rent for a home (art. 257e CO) and is paid into a blocked account in the tenant’s name: on arrival, it is paid when you enter the new lease; on departure, it is released according to the agreed terms.
If you are arriving from abroad or leaving for France, additional formalities apply, notably regarding customs and residence permits. Find out early from the competent authorities, as these procedures are separate from the move itself.
Useful services for your move to Aubonne
Residential moving
For a flat, a house in the old town or a villa, residential moving covers loading, transport and unloading. Describe the floors, staircases and vehicle access clearly: that is what allows a realistic quote to be drawn up.
Furniture lift
When the staircase is narrow or the item is bulky, the furniture lift avoids forcing the way through. It needs space to be set up, and may require permission to occupy the public road.
Packing and unpacking
Sloping streets and longer carrying distances are good reasons to protect your belongings well. Packing and unpacking saves time, especially for crockery, frames and fragile items.
End-of-lease cleaning
To hand the home back in the condition expected at the move-out inspection, end-of-lease cleaning is a service often requested by tenants leaving the commune.
Storage
If your new home is not available on the planned date, storage lets you keep your belongings for as long as necessary.
House clearance
Before leaving a house, a clearance lets you clear the space and avoid moving things you no longer need.
Request a quote for Aubonne
- You describe your move online: departure and arrival addresses, volume, floors, access and preferred date.
- Professional removal companies from the area get back to you, possibly for a visit, to refine their quote.
- You compare the free quotes and remain free to choose, or not.
The cost varies with the volume, the distance, the floors and access, the use of a furniture lift, packing and the date. To start your request, simply ask for a quote.
Around Aubonne
Thinking of moving to a neighbouring commune? See our pages on Allaman, Gland and Buchillon. For an overview, see moving in the canton of Vaud or browse all the communes. For your move to Aubonne, a free quote remains the best way to compare.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions: moving to Aubonne
Not always. In the older, sloping parts of town, the streets can be narrow and a large lorry cannot necessarily get close to the door. State the access in your request: the mover can then adapt the vehicle, the carrying or the equipment.
Occupying the public road with a lorry, a furniture lift or a skip may require prior permission from the commune or the police. Check with the commune a few days or weeks before the planned date.
As Aubonne is perched on the heights of La Côte, winter can bring snow or ice on the access roads. The periods around lease dates are the busiest; if your schedule allows, an off-peak date makes things easier to organise.
Every move must be reported to the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants), in the old commune for departure and in the new one for arrival, within the time limit set by the canton. In many communes, the notification can be made online via eDéménagement (eUmzugCH).
You describe your move online: addresses, volume, floors and date. Professional removal companies from the area get back to you, possibly for a visit, and provide a free, no-obligation quote that you are free to accept or not.